Take the Pill is a track on the album Fight Like a Girl. It is recorded in the view point of Emilie Autumn, in terms of the musical's intended plot. When Contessa was part of the Bloody Crumpet line-up, she had an aerial routine to match the song during concerts. The live performance previously featured Emilie dancing in a wheelchair, which was later replaced with a straightjacket. This is said to be due to the controversy surrounding Emilie's use of the wheelchair during concerts, which was thought by many to be ableist and disrespectful to those who have to use wheelchairs.
Lyrics[]
Take the pill that makes you weaker
Take the pill that makes you sick
Take the pill or you'll be sorry
Take this bloody pill and make it quick
Take the pill that kills your sex drive
Take the pill that makes you cry
Take the pill that burns your insides
Take the pill that makes you want to die
Just be careful what you say...
Today could be your day...
You no longer rule your body
You no longer own those rights
You will wake up when we say so
You will sleep when we shut out the lights
Enjoy your stay...
'Cause you can't run away...
Get back in line, get back in line, get back in line...
Get back in line, get back in line, get back in line...
You'll be just fine...
Take the pill that keeps you quiet
Take the pill that keeps you blind
Take the pill that wipes your memory
Take the pill that's fucking with your mind
That's all you have to lose...
That's funny...
Best that you're not procreating
Best that you don't multiply
Better still, let's sterilize you
Take this pill, the Doctor's standing by
Pull up your skirt...
And yes, it's going to hurt...
Get back in line, get back in line, get back in line...
Get back in line, get back in line, get back in line...
You'll be just fine...
Don't you wanna be sedated
Don't you want to ease this pain
If the pills are not effective
Then we will electroshock your brain
We are not happy with your progress
You're not yet considered "sane"
If these pills are not effective
We'll electroshock your brain
Don't even think of spitting out
We know your tricks, we're on to you
We will check underneath your tongue
We know exactly what you'll do
Your accusations are a joke
Your credibility is shot
Just keep your eyes down and your mouth shut
That's the only choice you've got
So you're a Doctor and I am just a crazy little girl...
Who would you believe?
Well he's a Doctor and you are just a crazy fucking bitch...
Who would you believe?
We've filled your prescription, you'll never run out again
We've filled your prescription, the drugs are your only friend
We've filled your prescription, you'll never run out again
We've filled your prescription, the drugs are your only friend
Now, take the pill, take the pill, take the pill, take the pill
Take the pill, take the pill, take the pill, take the pill
Take the pill, take the pill, take the pill, take the pill
Take the pill, take the pill, take the pill, take the pill
Take it, take it, take it, take it
Take it, take it, take it, take it
Swallow, swallow, swallow, swallow
Swallow, swallow, swallow, swallow...
Sheet Music[]
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